Mass anti-crime rallies in Mexico

Marches are being held throughout Mexico to protest against a wave of killings, kidnappings and shootouts sweeping the nation. The rallies are being held in each of Mexico's 32 states, with up to 500,000 people expected in the capital Mexico City alone, organisers say. Many protesters say the government is unable to curb the violence. Some 2,700 people have been killed in Mexico this year, most of them victims of... [read full story]